tempted
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Afterward, you might even be tempted to watch the previous 49 seasons of the show—a feat that would only take you 22 days of continuous streaming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Because “Romería” is a coming-of-age story, Marina will be tempted by cute boys; she’ll also begin to display a rebellious streak.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Firefighters or land managers with exclusive information about a fire’s behavior or an agency’s firefighting plans could even be tempted to bet on a fire, which would be considered insider trading.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
For the sake of convenience, you might be tempted to store them all in one big box that you keep in the corner of the room - but Carter thinks that's unwise.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
I’m tempted to drag my feet, but then I’ll just run into someone in the hall.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
